Geriatric Activities Director - Senior Care Wellness

Life Care Centers of America; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Director to plan and direct quality activities for patients, addressing their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

The role requires experience in health-care-based recreation, state-approved activity training, and a focus on geriatrics. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and uphold professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a social recreation program within the last five years, including at least one full-time role in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Completed State approved activity training.
• Geriatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Make daily rounds to ensure activities team meets standards and patient needs.
• Chart patient progress and behavior with clear documentation.
• Escort patients to and from activities and visit patients individually as needed.
• Manage activities department within budget and uphold patient rights and safety.

Skills

Arts & crafts proficiency

Independent decision making

Communication with interdisciplinary团队

Education

State approved activity training

Two years recreation experience in health care

Job description

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Director to plan and direct quality activities for patients, addressing their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

The role requires experience in health-care-based recreation, state-approved activity training, and a focus on geriatrics. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and uphold professional conduct.